March 12, 2026

The Women of Innovation Summit brought together founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how women are shaping innovation across sectors, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation with support from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Lansing Regional SmartZone.

March 12, 2026

Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, with support from Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the summit convened founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how women are shaping the future of innovation.

March 10, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Max Albert, Founder and CEO of Adrenaline Interactive and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about transforming how brands and video games work together to create more immersive, measurable advertising experiences.

March 3, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Josef Hjelmaker, Founder and CEO of Electric Outdoors and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about building sustainable, off-grid infrastructure that unlocks new possibilities for landowners and communities.

February 26, 2026

Built on lived experience, Michigan-based Ride YourWay treats transportation as a clinical-adjacent service to improve patient outcomes and hospital flow.

February 24, 2026

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about the rapid growth of venture creation and early-stage investing across Michigan.